Sep 14, 2025
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CARICOM condemns Israeli strike in Qatar
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has strongly condemned the recent Israeli strike on residential premises in Doha, Qatar. In a statement, CARICOM said the act of…
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CARICOM: Guyana and the region poorer with Ambassador Harper’s passing
The Secretary-General and staff of the CARICOM Secretariat are deeply saddened by the passing of Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign…
CARICOM Secretary-General calls for strengthened health collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett today reaffirmed the Caribbean Community’s commitment to health as a pillar of sustainable development at the opening of the Second…
Belize’s elections chief leads CARICOM observer mission to Guyana
Belize’s Chief Elections Officer Josephine Tamai is leading a 10-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) mission to observe Guyana’s general and regional elections on September 1, the…
CARICOM Secretary General: Young voices at heart of regional development
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is charting bold new territory in youth engagement with transformative strategies to empower the next generation of Caribbean leaders. During a…
Improved quality of life for amputees
A number of amputees have benefited from the donation of prosthetic limbs as the India-CARICOM prosthetic camp was launched in Guyana earlier today. The artificial…
Guyana hands over new residence to CARICOM Secretary-General
Guyana has handed over a new official residence to CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett, ending a decades-long reliance on rented accommodation. President Irfaan Ali presented…
CARICOM leaders acknowledge regional resilience amid global, climate challenges
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) today celebrates 52 years of regional unity, shared purpose, and collective progress. In messages marking CARICOM Day 2025, leaders from across…
Courses unveiled to strengthen regional security forces
The Regional Security System Training Institute (RSS TI) has announced a comprehensive training schedule for 2025, unveiling 42 specialised courses aimed at strengthening the capacity…
St Vincent PM urges calm in Venezuela-T&T row
St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has urged both Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela to exercise restraint and resolve their differences peacefully…
13 EU companies to explore opportunities here
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Guyana, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the European Chamber of Commerce , will lead…
Caribbean shipping sector secures key US tariff exemption on China-built vessels
The Caribbean has scored a significant trade victory, with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) exempting the region from proposed high port fees on China-built…
CARICOM launches online Youth Mental Health First Aid Programme
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has launched a new online Youth Mental Health First Aid Programme aimed at strengthening mental health support for young people across…
Guyana-based insurers meet CARICOM on regional ferry matters
A group of 10 insurance companies operating out of Guyana recently met with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to discuss cross-border insurance solutions and legal requirements…
Guyana responds to Venezuela’s maritime aggression with strong protests
The Guyana government has expressed grave concerns following the intrusion of an armed Venezuelan patrol vessel, which entered the country’s maritime zone around 07:00 hours…
CARICOM gravely concerned about Venezuela’s intention to hold elections in Essequibo
CARICOM Heads of Government have expressed “grave concern” over Venezuela’s intention to hold elections in the disputed Essequibo region of Guyana. In a statement released…
CARICOM Chair: Reparations talks a high priority
CARICOM leaders have agreed that a face-to-face conversation on reparations with all stakeholders is essential. This was stated by CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister of…
Jamaican Winston Anderson to be appointed CCJ president
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have accepted a recommendation to appoint Jamaican jurist, Justice Winston Anderson, as the new president of the Caribbean Court of Justice…